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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1889
Page
7
The article recounts an orator praising progress and wealth accumulation while cautioning about corporates and trusts. It notes a public warning from a bishop and previews a baseball league meeting at Deeraton with teams Bloomington, Deertur, Danville, and Lafay tle to organize the Indiana Ninth Base Ball League.
Jonathan Skene, jailed in Garena for the murder of Professor Matchett and the shooting of Wesley Prisk, made a full confession yesterday after persistent efforts by his father. He had denied guilt since arrest but admitted the crimes following a period of strong parental persuasion.
Ex mayor Hewitt of New York did not attend Earl Derob's ban quet at the Liberal-Union club Tuesday night despite receiving a special invitation that he accepted.
The article stresses careful seed potato selection to combat disease and improve yields. It notes seed origin, soil type, and exposure influence maturity, and advises proper pre-plant curing and storage to maintain vigor. It also discusses feed efficiency in pigs using corn, linking agricultural practices to overall farm productivity.
President appoints Frank W Palmer public printer and Theodore Roosevelt with Hugh S Thompson to the Civil Service Commission. Roosevelt praised as reform advocate. Thompson known for civil service work. Utah posts and Western postmasters named. farming essay urges modernizing agriculture, dairy rise, and new transport links to support small farms and markets.
A Mississippi correspondent describes an illustrated calf feeding method reprinted for Rural New Yorkers. The writer says the plan makes calf feeding easy and saves time, claiming ten minutes with this arrangement beats two hours with the traditional method.
Insects beneficial to farmers include yellow jackets large white faced wasps ground beetles and yellow lady bird beetles. E P Powell urges mulching pears and avoiding root manure unless land is poor. An Alabama farmer favors brown Leghorn hens. Parasols with long handles gain traction. Gentlemen avoid large studs or conspicuous jewelry. Easter gifts become an institution similar to Christmas. Smocked ginghams forecast dresses for warm weather.
Assistant Secretary Bussey issued a ruling expanding pension eligibility for widows of soldiers. He states that soldiers in camp, not disobeying orders or violating regulations, are in the line of duty, applying to Mary E. McNeil’s claim for Alexander McNeil. The interpretation broadens duty status for injuries in camp and clarifies pension reach.
A Maori student in New Zealand writes on the ostrich describing its habitat and nesting. The male incubates eggs in sand and the tail feathers are linked to a royal motto and use in cups, with notes on feather value and eggshell patterns.
The dispute over Samoa sees Germany and England proposing non interference and a Samoan king elected by Samoans, aligning with U S aims for independence. Bismarck, in old age, shows conciliatory tone toward the United States, amid lingering tensions over pork and brain drain from Germany.
The project would connect Nova Scotia to the mainland by a sea road, cutting 700 miles of travel for ships from the St. Lawrence to St. John and U.S. ports. Dominion subsidies totaling 90 603 dollars yearly for twenty years back the enterprise, with profits paid back if the line earns above seven percent.
The main strawberry crop in the south opens late in February and peaks by mid April in Louisiana. Rail shipments from Tangipahoa parish reach 1,240 bushels between April 12 and 17, with berries over four inches in diameter. The crop’s expansion marks a new large scale in Louisiana farming.
The Pennsylvania and New York Central railroads announce measures to end Sunday freight runs. The New York Central's Sunday service ends 75 percent, effective April 28, with only livestock and perishables exempt. Trainmen gain Sunday mornings off to nap.
A puzzled scene unfolds as a country scholar is discovered writing a mysterious line on a slate. The teacher warns of a severe end within two minutes, while a boy named William stands nearby amid the morning lesson.
The latest hat fashions and correct styles are received daily by express from the rendezvous of fashions, with shapes in tats and related trims constantly on hand for customers.
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